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Letters from Charles Rollin Butler and H. C. Butler to their parents, 1853-1859.

Title: Letters from Charles Rollin Butler and H. C. Butler to their parents, 1853-1859.

Ten ALS, with nine envelopes, from Charles Rollin Butler, to his father Roman M. Butler and mother, New Hartford, Connecticut, most concerning his emigration to Oregon and his experiences there, 1853-1855; one ALS, with envelope, from J. K. Kelly to Roman M. Butler, regarding Charles Rollin Butler, 1855; and five ALS, with three envelopes, from Charles Rollin Butler's brother H. C. Butler to their parents, written while he was living in Texas, 1859. Six letters from Charles Rollin Butler describe overland travel to Oregon, including description of a train wreck occurring in New York State; formation of a company of emigrants, purchase of cattle, and other preparations in Iowa City, Iowa; and driving of cattle across Iowa and arrival at Kanesville, later Council Bluffs. Two letters written after his arrival in Oregon City discuss the remainder of his journey on the Oregon Trail, land claims made in Oregon by other members of his party, and his work in constructing steamboats for the Willamette Falls Company in Linn City. The letter from J. K. Kelly concerns bankruptcy of the Willamette Falls Company and Kelly's efforts to settle Butler's affairs with the Company following Butler's departure for Honolulu, Hawaii. Two letters written by Butler from Honolulu, 1855, briefly discuss his work, health, and plans to return to Connecticut. Letters from H. C. Butler, most dated at White Oak, Texas, discuss travel from Connecticut to Ohio and travel on the Mississippi and Red Rivers to Texas; his impressions of Texas; and his employment by D. S. Henderson as a travelling salesman of clocks. A few letters discuss the possibility of Charles Rollin Butler joining him in Texas.

ArchivalResource: 16 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79173978 View

Oregon Governors and Senators papers, 1848-1903.

Title: Oregon Governors and Senators papers, 1848-1903.

A collection of letters, documents, autographs, and portraits (engravings and photographs) of governors of and United States senators from Oregon.

ArchivalResource: 0.16 linear feet (1 box)

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3165353 View

Kelly, J. K. (James Kerr), 1819-1903. Letter : to C. H. Miller / by James Kerr Kelly, 1866 Aug 6.

Title: Letter : to C. H. Miller / by James Kerr Kelly, 1866 Aug 6.

Concerns a contested election.

ArchivalResource: 4 p. ; 25 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702128354 View

McMullen, F. P. Letter to N.J. Stone concerning biographical material for James K. Kelly : ALS.

Title: Letter to N.J. Stone concerning biographical material for James K. Kelly : ALS.

ArchivalResource: Originals : 2 p. ; 27 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 105:19) and positive.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85036464 View

Letters from Charles Rollin Butler and H. C. Butler to their parents, 1853-1859.

Title: Letters from Charles Rollin Butler and H. C. Butler to their parents, 1853-1859.

Ten ALS, with nine envelopes, from Charles Rollin Butler, to his father Roman M. Butler and mother, New Hartford, Connecticut, most concerning his emigration to Oregon and his experiences there, 1853-1855; one ALS, with envelope, from J. K. Kelly to Roman M. Butler, regarding Charles Rollin Butler, 1855; and five ALS, with three envelopes, from Charles Rollin Butler's brother H. C. Butler to their parents, written while he was living in Texas, 1859. Six letters from Charles Rollin Butler describe overland travel to Oregon, including description of a train wreck occurring in New York State; formation of a company of emigrants, purchase of cattle, and other preparations in Iowa City, Iowa; and driving of cattle across Iowa and arrival at Kanesville, later Council Bluffs. Two letters written after his arrival in Oregon City discuss the remainder of his journey on the Oregon Trail, land claims made in Oregon by other members of his party, and his work in constructing steamboats for the Willamette Falls Company in Linn City. The letter from J. K. Kelly concerns bankruptcy of the Willamette Falls Company and Kelly's efforts to settle Butler's affairs with the Company following Butler's departure for Honolulu, Hawaii. Two letters written by Butler from Honolulu, 1855, briefly discuss his work, health, and plans to return to Connecticut. Letters from H. C. Butler, most dated at White Oak, Texas, discuss travel from Connecticut to Ohio and travel on the Mississippi and Red Rivers to Texas; his impressions of Texas; and his employment by D. S. Henderson as a travelling salesman of clocks. A few letters discuss the possibility of Charles Rollin Butler joining him in Texas.

ArchivalResource: 16 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702162162 View

Kelly, James Kerr, 1819-1903. Autograph letter signed : Washington, to the Tribune Co., 1874 Jun. 5.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Washington, to the Tribune Co., 1874 Jun. 5.

Sending five dollars for the daily Tribune for a six month's renewal.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270485300 View